long since

adverb

1
: long ago
promises long since forgotten
2
: for a long time
has long since been a devoted friend

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The drug money that funded Davis’ lifestyle has long since dried up, and his defense depends on a lawyer willing to take his case for free. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Madilynn Becker, Miss Kansas While Madilynn Becker has long since given up most of her rituals and superstitions, there was one that ferried her through her young pageant career. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Any talk of loaning the former Leicester City youngster out has been long since silenced by the speed of his development. — James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In response, Murphy and Brennan have apparently decided the best course is to flash back to a murder case where everyone involved has long since died. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long since

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of long since was in the 14th century

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“Long since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20since. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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